Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-05-13

an exhibition of the working of hi
machine on the road short distanc,
east of the town hall. He worked a
disadvantage however, having only
one team, while the ground was eX
tremely hard. With four horses an(
ordinary ground the machine would
undoubtedly do good work, and by its
use roads in most places can be i'm
proved cheaply and quickly.
The east bound passenger train OF
Wednesday morning of last week met
with an obstruction on the track be
tween Calamine and Darlington. A
number of ties were placed across the
track. The engineer did not see them
in time to bring the train to full
stop, but fortunately, the engine threw
them from the track without any Sc
rious injury being done.
Rt. Rev. Bishop Brown, of the do
cese of Fond du Lac, visited Trinity
church in this city on Wednesday. In
the evening confirmation services were
held, at which the bishop preached an
earnest and able sermon and confirmed
class of seven-five boys and two
two girls. After the services recep-
ton was held at the Rectory where
many called to meet the bishop.
The list of premiums of the South
western Wisconsin Industrial Associa-
ton has been almost entirely rewritten
and greatly enlarged, and is now in the
hands of the printers for publication.
The fair of 1887 will be held Sept. 6, z,
and 9. The premiums in the several
different departments have been largely
increased, and earnest and vigorous
efforts will be put forth by the manage
ment to make the eighteenth annual
exhibition the most successful one ever
held by the association.
Quite a large number of young men
INDUCED in game of base ball at the
fair grounds on last Sunday afternoon
Some of the party not satisfied with
playing ball, quarrelled, fought and
swore at terrible rate. The Dem
ocrat would urge these young men to
respect themselves and the city, and to
try and observe the Sabbath in some
more becoming manner. If they lack
the necessary manly spirit to govern
themselves better, an attempt should
be made to see what the law can do
in the matter.
Superintendent Perkins received in
to the Iowa county Asylum, on Satur-
day, May 9TH, the following named in
sane patients from Pierce county, Wis. /:
Frank Daniels, Thos. Heisinger, Vol
entine Ciarkett, Andrew Anderson, Is
abel Matthison, and Ida Preston; and
on the 18th day Of May received the
following from Jackson county, Wis. /:
John Oleson, Hans Oleson, Hans Cleve-
land, and Edwin Irish; making ten
from other counties. The total num-
Der of patients in the asylum is sixty
ty two.
A little child of O. II. Nelson was
bitten in the face by dog on Monday
The numerous cases of hydrophobia
which occurred in Wisconsin during the
last few seasons furnish a good cause
for strict regulations in regard to keep
ing of dogs throughout the state. The
determination of worthless ours and
a general use of muzzles is the only
safe policy to pursue. 1t is to be hoped
that the city officers will take the
necessary step to prevent the running
at large of unmuzzled dogs in Min
eral Point during the coming summer
months at least. However as the
legislature at the last session failed
to pass the bill making dogs property,
it is quite likely that some troublesome
ours may still be gotten rid of without
any slow or tedious legal proceeding.
Now that the hot weather is at
hand it is high time that Mineral
Point as well as all other cities and
villages should be be put in good
healthy condition so far as sanitary
arrangements and precautions are con,
cerned. Wise measures have of late
years been enacted which provide foI
the establishment of local boards OF
health, granting to such boards in
creased powers to enforce the health
laws of the state. But far more is
needed than the enactment of health
laws or the appointment of health of
ficers a realization of the Importance
of these necessary and just laws and
regulations, and ready and willing as
sent on the part of the people to theil
full enforcement is of the utmost i'm
portance. Here in Mineral Point the
authorities have been doing good anC
timely work in clearing the streets and
eulverts Throughout the city. and il
may be well to remark that the city
authorities should at all times take thu
lead in the matter by wise and ju
dicius expenditure of funds in doins
what is properly city work. They
should then obtain by request, or b,
compulsion where necessary, the abate
ment of all nuisances which may be
declared detrimental to the health O
the people of the city. Example i
a powerful teacher. and if the prope
officers continue to take the lead in tn,
! matter our citizens generally will re
alize the necessity of doing their par
J towards keeping our city what it i
from its location and natural surround
: ings, a healthful and desirable place il
which to live.